The human rights website Hrana reported on Saturday that the confirmed death toll from the ongoing anti-government protests in Iran has risen to 116. Protests continue in Iran as the Islamic Republic has implemented widespread internet shutdowns, and reports indicate that government suppressive forces are shooting at the people. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, had previously warned the Islamic Republic and its leaders that if they continue to massacre the people of Iran as they have in the past, they will face severe consequences from the U.S. Hrana states, 'Based on aggregated data until the end of the fourteenth day [of protests], 574 protest points have been identified in 185 cities across all 31 provinces of the country.' Additionally, according to this human rights site, 'The total number of detainees has reached 2,638 by the end of the fourteenth day. Of this number, the identities of 628 individuals have been confirmed, and 2,010 have been recorded as part of group arrests or unidentified cases.' Reports of protesters being killed coincide with various accounts of the Islamic Republic's suppressive forces shooting at the people. Despite this, protesting Iranians have continued to gather in large numbers in cities. Hrana's report comes as Time magazine previously cited a doctor in Tehran stating that only 217 deaths had been recorded in six hospitals in Tehran. Hrana noted that 'the widespread internet shutdown and severe communication restrictions have seriously disrupted the process of information dissemination, news circulation, and field documentation.' The President of the United States stated: 'We do not want a repeat of what happened during the Obama administration in these protests.' A torrent of people in Chitgar, Tehran, chanted 'Not Gaza, Not Lebanon, My Life is for Iran.' Senator Rick Scott praised the courage of the Iranians. Lindsey Graham addressed the people of Iran: 'Help is on the way; your long nightmare will soon be over.' Senator Lindsey Graham: 'Let’s make Iran great again.' Marco Rubio: 'The United States stands with the brave people of Iran.'
Human Rights Website Hrana: Confirmed Death Toll from Anti-Government Protests in Iran Reaches 116
The confirmed death toll from the ongoing protests in Iran has risen to 116, with widespread internet shutdowns and reports of government forces shooting at protesters. U.S. leaders have expressed support for the Iranian people and warned the Iranian government against further violence. This situation highlights the ongoing struggle for human rights and political freedom in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Iranian government suppresses protests, resulting in 116 confirmed deaths and 2,638 detainees.
- Islamic Republic crackdown protesters
- protesters protest Islamic Republic
- Hrana announce Iranian government
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government's violent crackdown on protests has resulted in significant casualties and international attention.
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